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Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 247. Highways § 247.660r

Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Sec. 10r. (1) The department shall engage an outside consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study and strategic implementation plan on tolling highways of this state, including revenue projections based on an analysis of optimal tolling rates, vehicle counts and types by state of registration, and traffic diversion.

(2) The feasibility study described in subsection (1) must consider all of the following:

(a) The economic impact and feasibility of tolling particular highways of this state.

(b) The ability to provide discounts or credits or otherwise lessen the impact of tolling on local, commuter, and in-state operators.

(c) Information related to the number and impact of out-of-state operators expected to use highways of this state.

(d) The rationale for the federal authorization of any tolling plan that may be submitted by this state to the United States Department of Transportation.

(e) The optimal levels at which tolls may reasonably be expected to be set for passenger vehicles and other vehicles.

(f) Appropriate tolling rules regarding population center local traffic.

(g) This state's ability to enter into monetization agreements or long-term contracts for initial construction, long-term maintenance, installation, and operation of tolling facilities.

(h) Any estimates of which highway facilities would be conducive to tolling operations.

(i) Ways to maximize the use of Michigan workers and products made in this state.

(3) A written report on the feasibility study and strategic implementation plan shall be delivered not later than January 31, 2023 to the governor, the senate majority leader, the senate minority leader, the speaker of the house of representatives, the minority leader of the house of representatives, the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on transportation, and the senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees on transportation.

(4) It is the intent of the legislature that this state become qualified to apply to the United States Federal Highway Administration under the Interstate System Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Pilot Program, 23 USC 101 to 170, or any successor program that may be authorized in federal law.

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